New Bike , what should I buy

Discussion in 'Trucks and Motorcycles' started by mayorof mexico, Jun 23, 2011.

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  1. #1 mayorof mexico, Jun 23, 2011
    need a new bike , have a gs 500 currently. However insurance prices drop this year so I can actually afford insurance on something good.


    leaning towards a BMW F800S

    budget is 12 k and I don't need a track bike... something decently quick that has a nice seating position and can take a 3 hour trip comfortably ....
     
  2. #2 CitroenSM, Jun 23, 2011
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  3. #3 RLQ, Jun 23, 2011
    Ducati Monster?
     
  4. #4 CitroenSM, Jun 23, 2011
    Awesome bike.
     
  5. #5 BaRRa, Jun 24, 2011
    I'd rather a Hypermotard :D

    The new Brutale 675 is looking awesome.
     
  6. #6 LamBoy, Jun 25, 2011
    the hypermotard is the definition of badass, it looks so mean on the road.
     
  7. #7 Damestic89, Jun 27, 2011
    Aprilia Dorsoduro 750
     
  8. #8 Phanofmuzik, Jun 27, 2011
    turb0 busa with a long swing arm br0 so you can be big pimpin in your popped colla, tshirt and cargo shorts
     
  9. #9 Dutch Mother, Jun 29, 2011
    monster would be great however I often ride with my woman and that aint going to work on a monster .... hypermotard would be wicked gotta see what they are going for ..
     
  10. #10 Dutch Mother, Jun 29, 2011
    still a bit too much money for the 1100 , Ive read its not really worth it to get the 796
     
  11. #11 SEABEE, Jun 29, 2011
    lol ya right
     
  12. #12 Tipo F130A, Jun 29, 2011
    Come on let's keep this serious.
     
  13. #13 BaRRa, Jun 30, 2011
    Seriously though, just get a Street Triple. They're #$%#ing awesome.
     
  14. #14 Gurpal Nerpal, Jun 30, 2011
    yeah I know what you mean & they are the right price, took one out a while ago and it was a blast... have you taken yours on a long trek yet ?
     
  15. #15 Gurpal Nerpal, Jun 30, 2011
    ya I know right I mean how could anyone ever find one of those women types ...
     
  16. #16 BaRRa, Jun 30, 2011
    Only a couple ~150km rides, nothing really big. Loving it though.
     
  17. #17 Gurpal Nerpal, Jul 4, 2011
    how does it hold up in the wind ...

    I'm going to look today when I bring mine in for some service ... see what kind of deal they can get me ...
     
  18. #18 fiddle faddle, Jul 4, 2011
    so they want like 10 k for a street trip but they also want that for a 10 k for a Yamaha fz8 which was kinda appealing for what I want in a bike
     
  19. #19 BaRRa, Jul 5, 2011
    As in crosswinds? Seems fine.

    Like any naked bike you cop a fair bit of wind at speed. Just take one for a test ride! It might take your license though.
     
  20. #20 Bugatti4evr, Jul 5, 2011
    Buy Simmos, he won't be needing it.
     
  21. #21 Gurpal Nerpal, Jul 5, 2011
    yeah I took one out on a demo day , but it was in prime weather and you have to ride in a group with a tour guy in the city ... so while it was still a blast its not like I got a good feeling of what it would be like to live with ... on a side note I showed my woman the Fz8 and the Triumph and she hands down like the Triumph. I would get the old model with the round headlights I think thou ...
     
  22. #22 PGN1, Jul 26, 2011
    Buy crash pads...

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    Did my first trackday crash today, from around 70Km/h cleanly, entirely on asphalt. The crash pad and exhaust took the hit, lower fairing got scrapes and brake lever bent a bit. I took a slight hit to my shoulder, but rode again in the next set plus going to track again tomorrow.
     
  23. #23 Porsche addict, Jul 27, 2011
    Just checked the Brutale, holy shit it's hot
     
  24. #24 Veyronman, Aug 4, 2011
    if you like BMWs and need to last on long trips, get an R1200RT
     
  25. #25 Gurpal Nerpal, Aug 5, 2011
    too ugly
     
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